There are 3 ways to get from Kigali to Kumasi by plane, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Kumasi Airport
best- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kumasi Airport (KMS)plane KGL - KMS
10h 44m$341–951Drive 5,900 km
- Drive from Kigali to Kumasicar 5,900 km
4d 20h$776–1,120Fly to Kotoka International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)plane KGL - ACC
- Take the bus from Tema to Kumasibus
16h 46m$512–764
Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kumasi Airport (KMS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Kumasi is to fly which costs $340 - $950 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kigali to Kumasi is to fly which takes 10h 44m and costs $340 - $950.
The distance between Kigali and Kumasi is 3663 km. The road distance is 5900 km.
It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Kigali to Kumasi, including transfers.
Kumasi is 2h behind Kigali. It is currently 2:37 AM in Kigali and 12:37 AM in Kumasi.
Yes, the driving distance between Kigali to Kumasi is 5900 km. It takes approximately 4 days 20h to drive from Kigali to Kumasi.
There are 144+ hotels available in Kumasi.
What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Kumasi, Ghana?
Rwandair Express, Africa World Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kumasi Airport (KMS) twice daily.
- Website
- flyafricaworld.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Kumasi Airport via Kotoka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–950
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Kumasi Airport via Nairobi, Kotoka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,200
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Kumasi Airport via Lagos, Kotoka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–950
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Kumasi Airport via Addis Ababa, Kotoka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 7m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,400
- Phone
- +233 55 7943606
- [email protected]
- Website
- stc.gov.gh
Bus from Tema to Kumasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Schedules at
- stc.gov.gh
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which London airport should I choose?, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

